One of the Himalayas' great crossover treks — from the green meadows of Kullu to the stark, barren beauty of Lahaul, crossing the 14,100 ft Hampta Pass, with optional Chandratal.
Few treks change so dramatically as you walk them. Hampta crosses two worlds in a single pass.
You begin in the lush green valleys of Kullu and emerge into the lunar, barren landscape of Lahaul — a transformation that feels almost spiritual. An optional drive to the sacred Chandratal lake completes it.
Drive to Jobra, trek to Chika through forest and meadow. Camp.
Trek alongside the river to the base of the pass. Camp.
Cross the 14,100 ft Hampta Pass — green on one side, barren on the other. Descend to Shea Goru.
Descend to Chatru. Optional drive to the sacred Chandratal lake. Camp.
Drive back to Manali via Rohtang.
| Best season | June–September |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Max altitude | 14,100 ft (pass) |
| Base | Manali |
| Highlight | Valley-to-desert crossover |
| Add-on | Chandratal lake |